“While change is a constant in all of our lives, the values we were founded upon remain steadfast. We operate as one team and conduct ourselves as good corporate citizens on the planet as we serve our customers in all corners of the world.”
Joji (George) Suzuki G.S. ELECTECH, INC.
Employee Experience
Safety Performance (FY 2017-2022)
Our supportive work environment is rooted in respect. We embrace our diversity of culture and encourage inclusion and equitable treatment for all. We provide opportunities for continual personal and professional development, teamwork and ensuring a safe environment throughout our organization.
During FY 2021-2022, production associates received an average of 7,220 hours of training per month, representing 94% of our goal for the year. During the first six months of FY 2022-2023, production associates participated in an average of 6,967 training hours per month, representing 89% of our goal. In addition, salaried associates in Ohio completed more than 800 hours of professional development during the first six months of FY 2022-2023.
GSW is committed to the safety and health of all associates and comply with all regulatory requirements. With the goal of zero, our incidents and recordables have significantly declined since FY 2020-2021. During the first six months of FY 2022-2023, we have experienced no incidents and one recordable. We continuously strive to reduce risks of injuries including coordinating between safety, engineering, tooling, and production to ensure equipment modifications or new equipment are free of safety concerns, such as pinch points.
Safety Performance (FY 2017-2022)
Environmental Impact
GSW is committed to the conservation of our natural resources and the protection of our environment. We achieve this through continual improvement in compliance to all regulations and requirements, prevention of pollution, quality and environmental management systems, and environmental performance measures.
As a Toyota Manufacture 2030 Green Supplier, we are continually seeking opportunities to reduce energy and water consumption as well as reuse or recycle manufacturing and warehousing materials such as wire, terminals, cardboard boxes, solder dross, wooden pallets, and yellow brass.
We expect all associates to be familiar of the environmental impacts of our activities and environmental management system goals. To that end, we recently installed an EV charger for visitors to ‘recharge’ when at the corporate offices in Findlay.
Community Partnerships
Individually and collectively we provide our time, talent and treasure to strengthen our communities. We are dedicated to positively impacting our communities and enhancing the lives of our fellow citizens through inclusivity, social justice, human rights, and equality.
We are involved with social service agencies including Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Coats for Christmas. Additionally, we encourage and support our associates to serve as board members for non-profit organizations.
Business Practices
GSW is committed to be a responsible company and community partner. We strive for the highest standards of business ethics and require that all associates conduct themselves with honesty and integrity – both inside and outside of the workplace.
It is a core responsibility of all GSW associates to conduct business in an open, honest, and ethical manner. This includes ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest, compliance with federal, state, and local laws, following the rules and regulations of government agencies, ensuring that our entire trade process is fair and being diligent in recognizing and refusing counterfeit parts and materials.
Our Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics Policy provides guidance for how we interact with each other, customers and third parties. In the event someone acts outside of this policy, we offer associates the Speak Up Compliance Reporting Website to report any incidents of indiscretion.
We ensure the manner in which we conduct our business cultivates relationships and earns the trust of our customers and community every day.
The Story is In the Numbers
Employee Experience
Our work environment is built on respect, inclusion, and equitable treatment, with ongoing opportunities for professional growth, teamwork, and safety. In FY 2021–2022, production associates averaged 7,220 training hours per month (94% of goal), and in the first six months of FY 2022–2023 averaged 6,967 hours (89% of goal). Salaried associates in Ohio also completed 800+ hours of professional development during this period. GSW prioritizes health and safety, complying with all regulations and striving for zero incidents. Since FY 2020–2021, incidents have significantly declined; in the first half of FY 2022–2023, there were no incidents and only one recordable. We continue to minimize risks through cross-team collaboration and equipment safety improvements.
Community Partnerships
Individually and collectively we provide our time, talent and treasure to strengthen our communities. We are dedicated to positively impacting our communities and enhancing the lives of our fellow citizens through inclusivity, social justice, human rights, and equality.
We are involved with social service agencies including Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Coats for Christmas. Additionally, we encourage and support our associates to serve as board members for non-profit organizations.
Environmental Impact
GSW is dedicated to conserving natural resources and protecting the environment through regulatory compliance, pollution prevention, and continuous improvement. As a Toyota Manufacturer 2030 Green Supplier, we focus on reducing energy and water use while reusing or recycling materials such as wire, cardboard, pallets, and brass. All associates are expected to support our environmental goals, and we recently added an EV charger at our Findlay offices for visitors.
Business Practices
GSW is committed to being a responsible company and community partner, upholding the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity. All associates are expected to act ethically, comply with laws and regulations, avoid conflicts of interest, ensure fair trade practices, and prevent counterfeit materials. Our Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics Policy guides these expectations, supported by the Speak Up Compliance Reporting Website for reporting concerns. Through these efforts, we build lasting trust with our customers and community.
Business Ethics
Striving for honesty, integrity and inclusivity
Discrimination and Harassment
Promoting a productive and safe environment